The ASEAN Food & Travel Awards 2023 Celebrates Malaysian Excellence in the Food and Travel Industry
39 local culinary and tourism personalities and companies were honoured at the ASEAN Food & Travel Awards 2023 A total of 39 personalities and companies from Malaysia have been recognised as winners at the second ASEAN Food & Travel Awards 2023. The annual award ceremony organised by the culinary and tourism portal, ASEAN Food & Travel Media in collaboration with two other publications namely ‘Top 10 of Asia’ and ‘NiagaTimes’ was held to celebrate the players of the culinary and tourism industry in the Southeast Asian region who remain committed to managing their respective businesses and have achieved outstanding successes in their own respective fields. The event was officiated by…
Bord Bia – Irish Food Board Presents Sustainable European Dairy Campaign in Malaysia 2022-2024
Three-year promotion in Malaysia to raise awareness of high-quality and sustainably produced European Dairy from Ireland. Yesterday, Bord Bia – Irish Food Board held a successful trade seminar, “Sustainable European Dairy from Ireland” at the Sheraton Petaling Jaya in Malaysia. The event brought together key stakeholders in the dairy industry in Malaysia, including local importers, distributors, manufacturers, and media representatives. Distinguished guests included Ireland’s Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, T.D. and Ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia, H.E Hilary Reilly. During the seminar, the attendees gained valuable insights into the dairy industry’s latest global trends and future outlook. Bord Bia showcased the high-quality ingredients produced in…
Langkawi Targets to Have over 100,000 Cruise Passengers in 2023
The future looks bright for Langkawi, as they are expected to welcome more than 20,000 cruise passengers by Q2 2023. These expected numbers are a step in the right direction to boost the island’s tourism industry and help the local economy that was deeply affected by the pandemic. Commenting on this announcement, the Langkawi Development Authority’s (LADA) Chief Executive Officer, Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib said, for the last couple of years, cruises have been an important contributing factor for Langkawi. “We are incredibly ecstatic to be able to welcome the resumption of cruises and we are glad to see the industry sail through the waters to enjoy new, blue horizons that…
The MICHELIN Guide Makes its Malaysian Debut: 97 Restaurants Recognised, Including 4 Michelin Stars
Kuala Lumpur and Penang’s dining establishments make their debut in the MICHELIN Guide with 97 listings, covering over 20 cuisine types. 4 restaurants receive one MICHELIN Star and 32 establishments awarded Bib Gourmand. 3 restaurants receive the MICHELIN Special Awards: Service Award, Sommelier Award and Young Chef Award The MICHELIN Guide made its Malaysian debut on the 13th of December, recognising 97 restaurants for consistent culinary excellence – with four of them receiving the much-coveted Michelin Star. 32 of the night’s establishments were awarded a Bib Gourmand, an accolade that recognises eateries that serve good food at affordable prices. Kuala Lumpur and Penang earned two stars each, with the selections…
Serving Up A Brand-New Studio, Christmas Meals, And Hot New App Deals: CookX Asia Launches New Studio Space – CookX Studio
New Studio launched by brand ambassadors Chef Marina Mustafa and Mr World Malaysia 2022, Joshua Benedict. Also announced – Christmas-themed collaboration with The Food Merchant; to supply the groceries needed for those using CookX Asia’s Christmas-themed meal plan. CookX Asia also introduces a brand-new voucher system for users to redeem dishes and recipe plans from on-app vendors. CookX Asia, an all-in-one social cooking app for food enthusiasts and foodpreneurs, is marking an exciting phase of growth with the launch of CookX Studio – a new custom-made space fitted with cutting-edge cooking equipment that will offer the platforms content creators a dedicated space for testing out recipes and recording recipe videos.…
